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CT Town Increases Staffing After 46 Vehicle Burglaries In Week

In just the past week one Connecticut police department has responded to 46 vehicle burglaries.

North Haven Police have increased patrols after 46 vehicle break-ins in the past week.

North Haven Police have increased patrols after 46 vehicle break-ins in the past week.

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The crimes are taking place in New Haven County in North Haven.

"Criminals are smashing windows to locked vehicles and looking for items of value," the North Haven Police Department said.

The crimes are taking place throughout town in commercial parking lots and residential neighborhoods. 

To help combat the problem, the department has increased staffing on overnight shifts with the assistance of grant funding to attempt to suppress these crimes. 

 Also, over the past week, there have been several stolen vehicles that have fled from officers who attempted to stop them. 

" This is a problem throughout the state, and law enforcement needs your help," they added. 

Streets affected by the break-ins include:

  • Maple Avenue
  • George Street
  • Blakeslee Avenue
  • Washington Avenue
  • State Street
  • Skiff Street
  • Monroe Street
  • Lynette Drive
  • Pool Road
  • Woodside Drive
  • Sackett Point Road
  • Ridgewood Avenue
  • Ansonia Drive

If anyone has surveillance video that can assist in the investigations, please contact the department at 203-239-5321. 

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